Special Issues
Where to find stories from the Nichi Bei Weekly’s special issues, including the Obon guide, the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Guide, the New Year’s Edition and the Holiday Shopping Guide
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SHAPED BY MY COMMUNITY: My unique transnational multiracial experience
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When I moved from Zurich to Los Angeles as a 12-year-old in November 2016, I would tell people I was half-Japanese and half-German. I didn’t have the concepts or […] READ MORE
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The State of Multicultural JAs: Multiracial people are the fastest-growing population group, with multicultural JA leading Asian Americans
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By the numbers, the U.S. is becoming more multicultural: the decennial census saw a 276% increase in Americans who identified as two or more races, the fastest growing population group […] READ MORE
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MORE THAN MOCHI: Kristen Morita embraces heritage, history through food
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If you recently celebrated tsukimi or the mid-autumn festival, you might have eaten a sweet treat to commemorate this seasonal moment: a tsukimi dango, a mooncake or perhaps both if, […] READ MORE
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Multiracial Miss California Kimberly Vernon vies for Miss America title
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Kimberly Vernon was shocked when she won the centennial “Miss California” pageant title June 15 at the Visalia Convention Center. Vernon, who represented Santa Clara County, will compete for the […] READ MORE
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Rev. Yuki Sugahara strums along with Dharma messages
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The Rev. Yuki Sugahara, the new rinban for the Buddhist Church of Sacramento, was born to be a minister, almost literally. The Shimane Prefecture native’s parents are both ministers. His […] READ MORE
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Bonbu Stories: A Yonsei look at Obon through ‘Lantern Song’
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As the 2024 Obon season kicks off and various churches hold their Bon Odori, many of the annual dances will be playing a new tune. Celebrating the Buddhist Churches of […] READ MORE
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Actress Tamlyn Tomita’s intro to and connection to Obon
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LOS ANGELES — With the onset of summer, Japanese Americans are preparing to enjoy themselves at a large number of festivals — both the Buddhist Obon observances and secular summer […] READ MORE
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Toro Nagashi: Creating a sense of gratitude for ancestors
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The tradition of floating lanterns on water is said to have started in China, yet in Japan, they have become part of a ritual to guide souls to return to […] READ MORE
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The Shōya House: A 320-year journey back in time to Edo, Japan
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SAN MARINO, Calif. — Since last October, thousands of visitors have been totally immersed in the sights, smells, culture, history and beauty of Japan — all without having to go […] READ MORE
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Shofuso: A Japanese house supported by Philadelphia’s Nikkei community
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Less than a decade after the war, the Museum of Modern Art in New York asked Japanese architect Junzō Yoshimura to build them a traditional Japanese house for display. Featuring […] READ MORE
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